Opportunity Name:
2024 Summer Games, Whitewater
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Description:
The 2024 Summer Games will feature state competitions in Cornhole, Powerlifting, Soccer, Tennis, and Track & Field.
Upon arrival for check-in, volunteers will receive a station assignment and general Special Olympics Wisconsin orientation. Once dispersed to the station, volunteers will receive additional sport-specific orientations, as needed. Volunteers working multiple shifts on the same day or a shift lasting 5 hours or more will receive a lunch ticket.
Thursday, June 6, 2024:
- Power Team: Assists with loading and unloading trucks, delivering items around campus as needed, and help set-up and tear down competition or event sites.
- Opening Ceremonies: Help athletes line up for the Parade of Athletes and guide them through the Parade to their seats. Help tear down the Opening Ceremonies after conclusion.
- First Aid Station*: Work at the First Aid Station and support any athlete injuries. *Volunteers must provide proof of CPR/First Aid certification.
Friday, June 7, 2024:
- Victory Village:
- Track & Field: Volunteer roles include track timers, escorts, jumps station, shot put station, throws station, and awards. Track or field experience preferred.
- AM Shift: 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PM Shift: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
- Soccer: Run the scorekeepers table for a soccer field. Each shift includes 3-4 soccer matches.
- AM Shift: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- PM Shift: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
- Cornhole: Scorekeepers for Cornhole will manage games on a specific court and keep score.
- AM Shift: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- PM Shift: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
- First Aid Station*: Work at the First Aid Station and support any athlete injuries. *Volunteers must provide proof of CPR/First Aid certification.
- AM Shift: 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PM Shift: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Saturday, June 8, 2024:
- Track & Field: Volunteer roles include track timers, escorts, jumps station, shot put station, throws station, and awards. Track or field experience preferred.
- AM Shift: 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PM Shift: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Soccer: Run the scorekeepers table for a soccer field. Each shift includes 3-4 soccer matches.
- Powerlifting: Help facilitate competition in Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift. Previous Powerlifting experience preferred.
- Tennis: Keep score on a court and help retrieve tennis balls. Volunteers will also help present awards.
- First Aid Station*: Work at the First Aid Station and support any athlete injuries. *Volunteers must provide proof of CPR/First Aid certification.
- AM Shift: 8:00am - 11:30am
- PM Shift: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Volunteer Eligibility:
- No experience required (unless otherwise designated). Special Olympics Wisconsin will provide training before your shift start time.
- Volunteers ages 13 years and older can volunteer by themselves.
- Volunteers ages 12 years and under must be accompanied by a chaperone.
*First Aid station volunteers must be First Aid/CPR certified.
Special Olympics Wisconsin is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a specific accommodation, please contact Nicole Christensen, Sr. Director of Sports at 608-442-5670 or NChristensen@SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org by Friday, May 31. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.
Special Olympics Volunteer Oath:
I promise to give the time in my life so that Special Olympics athletes can have the time of their lives. I promise to support Special Olympics, not just as an expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in giving, I receive so much more in return.
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Wed, Jun 5, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Power Team | Closed | |
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Thu, Jun 6, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Power Team | 12 | |
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Thu, Jun 6, 2024 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM First Aid Station* | Reserved | |
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Thu, Jun 6, 2024 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Opening Ceremonies | 26 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM Power Team | 2 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM First Aid Station* | 1 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Law Enforcement Torch Run | Coming Soon | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Track & Field | 56 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Cornhole | 23 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Soccer | 2 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Victory Village | 3 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM First Aid Station* | 3 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Law Enforcement Torch Run | Coming Soon | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Power Team | 5 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM Track & Field | 68 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM Cornhole | 26 | |
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Fri, Jun 7, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM First Aid* | Reserved | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Power Team | 4 | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM First Aid Station* | Reserved | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tennis | 18 | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Track & Field | 52 | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Soccer | 11 | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Law Enforcement Torch Run | Coming Soon | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Powerlifting | 16 | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM First Aid Station* | 2 | |
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Sat, Jun 8, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Law Enforcement Torch Run | Coming Soon | |